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Pete Zehler

May 20, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

BATAVIA DPW DIRECTOR PLACED ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE The City of Batavia has placed Department of Public Works Director Tom Phelps on administrative leave, though city officials are providing few details at this time. Phelps confirmed Tuesday that he is currently on leave but said he could not comment while an...

Pete Zehler

May 18, 2026

Monday News Brief

INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER SHELL CASING FOUND AT LE ROY SCHOOL An investigation involving local police and a specialized State Police K-9 unit was launched Friday night after a shell casing was discovered inside Le Roy Junior-Senior High School. According to Superintendent Merritt Holly, a night cleaner found a single empty...

Pete Zehler

May 15, 2026

Friday News Brief

BERGEN OFFICIALS LOOK INTO TRAFFIC STUDY NEAR OXBO, LIBERTY PUMPS Village officials in Bergen are exploring the possibility of a traffic study for Apple Tree Avenue following growing safety concerns near Route 33 and Route 19. Mayor Michael Fleming says traffic in the area has noticeably increased following the opening...

Pete Zehler

May 14, 2026

Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres Game Thread – May 14th, 2026

GAME DAY THREAD Date: Tonight, Thursday, May 14, 2026 Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET Location: KeyBank Center — Buffalo, NY Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Round: Eastern Conference Second Round, Game 5 Broadcast: TNT This series is officially a best-of-three. After splitting the first four games, the Sabres return...

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Pete Zehler

May 14, 2026

Thursday News Brief

ROUTE 19 MEMORIAL PROPOSED FOR FALLEN LE ROY SOLDIER George Borrello announced today the State Senate has passed legislation to designate part of Route 19 in Le Roy as the “Lieutenant Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway.” Lt. Gary Scott, a Le Roy native and 1963 graduate of Le Roy High...

Pete Zehler

May 13, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

NEW LAWSUIT FILED OVER DEADLY PEMBROKE THRUWAY BUS CRASH Six passengers injured in last summer’s deadly tour bus crash on the Thruway in Pembroke — along with the family of one of the victims killed — have filed a new civil lawsuit seeking damages. The lawsuit names bus driver Bin...